Plastic surgery seems to be the cure for all the ugly parts our creator gave us. Everyone has their own opinion about these cosmetic procedures; however, most people are agreeing […]
Opinions
Letter from the Editor: To Haiti with Love, U.S.A
The tragedy that has befallen Haiti has seen an outpouring of support from Americans, but there are still people needing help in our own country. The U.S. Census estimates over […]
Revised Take on the Decade
After I wrote an article in this space for the Jan. 13 issue of the Torch saying that 2010 was the last year of the current decade, not the first […]
Group Work Bad for the Buck
If I’m paying for it, each class session should be informative and stimulating, not a time when we’re portioned into teams to solve problems as a group. I’m not a […]
Gordita Becomes Part of Gor-diet
Jumping on the national bandwagon to promote healthy eating, the fast food restaurant Taco Bell is promoting a new “Drive-Thru Diet.” The menu, which features seven items with less than […]
The road less salted
Driving in Michigan between November and April can often be treacherous; with the economic downturn and budget cuts, this winter is worse than ever. Obviously the unpredictable, uncontrollable weather is […]
Share in the dream
“I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: ‘We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all […]
A hatred for Haiti
After an earthquake shook the island of Haiti recently, many global leaders came together to pledge support for the country that had just been destroyed by a natural disaster. Rush […]